By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — The leadership of Bomadi Urban Community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State has assured traders and residents, particularly members of the Igbo business community, of renewed efforts to tackle burglary and theft in the Bomadi-Overside business district. Chairman of the comm…

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…to a GoFundMe page, which stated that he had died by suicide. Paying tribute to her husband, Linsey reflected on the family they built together and their four children."They have your eyes, freckles, and compassion," she wrote. "You were our hero and our hearts ache in your absence. We love you. We miss you. And as you…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commenced construction of 48 interconnected mini-grid projects in 19 states, a move aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities through Nigeria's upd…

…Colonel Aliyu Danja, further said troops’ prompt intervention forced the terrorists to abandon five of the chairman’s family members, comprising two of his children, his mother, wife and a relative, who were successfully rescued. “However, the terrorists narrowly escaped into the surrounding bushes with the chairman. S…

…Government on Saturday dismissed claims that some communities in the state had been abandoned to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close collaboration wit…

GistReel Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Saturday night when he faces Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, with victory expected to move him closer to a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury. The former world heavyweight champion will make his first appearance since defeating Jake Paul and returning…

…commits member states to improving digital affordability, expanding access to broadband infrastructure, strengthening consumer protection and cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy, particularly among women, youths, persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Gove…

In a fresh attack, suspected armed bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, and killed two of his security guards. The rampaging gunmen stormed Bungudu town in the early hours of Saturday and went straight to the council chairman’s residence in the Za…

…where businesses can thrive. To illustrate his point, he compared Nigeria with Bangladesh. Despite having a land mass of only about one-sixth that of Nigeria and a much higher population density, Bangladesh produces roughly ten times more rice than Nigeria. He noted that Northern Nigeria is endowed with vast expanses o…

…appreciated against the United States (US) dollar, trading at N1,362.0866 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official foreign exchange (FX) window on Friday, July 24, 2026. The data shared on the CBN’s official platform shows that the naira traded at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate of N1,362.0866 per…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Nigeria's impact investment sector has recorded significant growth, with more than ₦1.1 trillion in financing reaching over 700,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting increasing investor confi…

…the government, such activities undermine approved development plans and the overall urban landscape. Speaking during the enforcement exercise, Wasiu said the operation was intended to prevent building collapses, encourage orderly urban development and ensure compliance with the Lagos State Physical Planning Law. He re…

…As chairmen of Delta State’s 25 local government councils mark two years in office, banners, congratulatory messages and official statements celebrating the milestone have begun to appear across the state. Yet beyond the ceremonies and accolades, many residents are asking a more fundamental question: what has changed i…

By Enitan Abdultawab U.S. President Donald Trump has taken another swipe at NBA superstar LeBron James, suggesting the basketball icon is “maybe a racist” while weighing in on the long-running debate over who is the greatest player of all time. Trump made the remarks on Friday while answering questions in the Oval Offi…

The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge” at wedding ceremonies and other social events held at event centres across the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced the suspension in a statement …

…in their thousands to demand the rescue of the 176 Woro victims who have remained in bandits’ captivity since February. The party frowned at the state government’s disturbingly silence as though the lives of the innocent citizens no longer matter. A statement on Friday by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Olu…

…Two of the three major wildfires west of Madrid have merged into one, threatening a suburban town, said officials. Some European regions have suffered at least two heatwaves since May. And drought blamed on human-fuelled climate change has heightened the threat from wildfires this year, the World Weather Attribution gr…

…sympathised with me and took photographs. They promised to help. A few days later, my husband was invited to Government House, and the sum of N2m was given as support by the state government. I thank the governor for the show of love and support. I thank all the government officials for their words of encouragement. Bu…

…my transfer limit was N500,000. If I wanted to move N2m, I would have had to go to the bank. But banks would not open until Monday. The event was scheduled for Sunday, and this demand came on a Friday night. She insisted that I must pay N2m. I called the Vice-Chancellor, but there was no response. Some people intervene…

…Rivers State, the late Herbert Wigwe had built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost bankers and business leaders. But his ambition stretched beyond the financial sector. Convinced that education could transform Africa’s future, he envisioned a world-class university that would nurture fearless leaders, innovators…

…the bloc “at the earliest possible moment.” “The United States of America is not a ‘PIGGYBANK’ for Europe, nor will we allow it to be,” he wrote. Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act allows Washington to probe foreign practices it deems discriminatory and retaliate with tariffs. Trump’s threat came a day after the White H…

…of IITA. The State Project Coordinator commended the continued support of the World Bank, the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) and the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for creating an enabling environment for the successful implementation of the programme. He urged…

A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at…

…initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa on Friday in Abuja, under the theme, “Harnessing Global Diaspora Expertise to Strengthen Local Health Systems for National Development.” Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Foreign…